Speeches by David A. Burch

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Mr. Chairman, the mandate of the Highways Programme is to develop and maintain the public road infrastructure to ensure the safe passage of motorists and pedestrians. This entails all work associated with the planning, design and construction of road schemes and includes activ ities such as resurfacing, drainage, signage, road markings, retaining walls and bus shelters. They are also mandated …

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Mr. Chairman, the mandate of the Waste Management programme is to arrange for the collection and safe disposal of Berm uda's solid wastes. The aim of the Waste Management Section is to serve the people of Bermuda by provi ding a comprehensive waste management programme, utilising the best technologies for disposal, recovery of materials and energy resources, protecting public health …

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Mr. Chairman, a $1,136,000 budget has been allocated to this pr ogramme for 2022/23, representing a decrease of $852,000 as compared to the original 2021/22 budget. The budget for cost centre 92019, Quarry Administration is $516,000, representing a decrease of $32,000 from the original fiscal 2021/22. The full - time equivalent for the Quarry Administration is one. Mr. Chairman, the …

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Mr. Chairman, a $1,805,000 budget has been allocated for cost centre 92023, Asphalt Plant, which is a decrease of $223,000 compared to the previous year. Additionally, a $3, 214,000 rechargeable budget for quarry products have been all ocated to this programme for fiscal 2022 /23. The full -time equivalents for the Asphalt Plant remains unchanged at seven. 630 9 March …

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Mr. Chairman, the mandate of the Water and Sewage Program is: To provide planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Government water extraction, treatment and distribution systems and the wastewater collection and distribution systems; to produce potable water on a cost recovery basis to meet demand; to provide septage receiving facilities for private sanitation truckers and for limited public …

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Mr. Chairman, total staffing levels within the Department of Works and Engineering are shown on page B -238. Employee number estimates for the 2022 /23 budget are 344. However, only 290 of these required posts are currently filled. This will place an even greater challenge to meet service delivery. Notwithstanding, the depar tment will look to retain staff that are …

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Sure.

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Yes, loud and clear.

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Thank you, M adam Chairman. I was just starting on staffing, that was [for] the Department of Works and Engineering. Bermuda House of Assembly Madam Chai rman, total staffing levels within the Department of Works and Engineering are shown on page B -238. Employee number estimates for the 2022 /23 budget are 344. However, only 272 of these required posts …

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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I will now provide Members with a summary of the status of the major capital projects being managed by the Department of Works and Engineering. The overall 2022/23 Capital Expenditure plan for the Department of Works and Engineering is $13,964,000. Details are found on pages C -6 and C -7 of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2022/23. 1. Road …

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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I would now like to provide you with a summary of the status of the major acquisitions being managed by the Department of Works and Engineering, the details of which can be found on page C -14 of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2022/23. Quarry

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Vehicles and Equi pment (CEP cost centre 76495). Madam Chai rman, the vehicles and equipment to be replaced under the 2022/23 budget are those that have surpassed useful economic life and are in po or and/or dangerous cond ition. Additionally, efforts are being made to transition to electric vehicles. Unfortunately, due to budget con-straints, we do not anticipate much progress …

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Madam Chai rman, I move that the House adjourn for lunch and return at 2:00 pm.

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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I am happy to do whatever you wish. I can answer now or you ca n continue.

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Okay.

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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I think you have to offer to others who may have comments. Bermuda House of Assembly The Chairman: Yes, absolutely. Any others who wish to put questions to you, Minister , by all means.

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Okay. Let me start by saying thank you to the Shadow Minister for his comments about my return and . . .

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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I have tried to do [I NAUDIBLE]

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Can you hear me, Shadow Minister?

9 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Yes. Is that better?